Founding of Sugar Colony at Bahia
- When
- 1549
- Where
- Bahia, Brazil
- Episodes
- 2
Portugal established the city of Salvador in Bahia in 1549. During the colonial and imperial periods, Bahia served as a center for Brazilian sugarcane production and slave trading.
Episodes
- Establishment of Salvador
Portugal established the city of Salvador in 1549 on a hill facing the Bay of All Saints.
- Sugarcane Production Center
Bahia became a center for sugarcane production and slave trading during the colonial period.
Background and detail
Geographic and Political Context. Bahia is a state in Brazil's Northeast Region, with Salvador as its capital. The city is located on a spit of land separating the Bay of All Saints from the Atlantic Ocean.
Economic Significance. During the colonial and imperial periods, Bahia was a center of Brazilian sugarcane production and slave trading. It was also described as a stronghold of supporters of direct rule of Brazil by the Portuguese monarchy.
People involved
- Portugal · State actor establishing Salvador
Sources
- Bahia Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-15
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